Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound absorber arrangement comprising multiple sound absorber elements that are arranged in a room having walls and a ceiling that closes off the room at the top. Multiple adjacently situated sound absorber elements form one or more absorber strips that extend(s), at least in sections, along an upper abutting edge extending between the wall and ceiling of the room. The sound absorber elements have a width of 200-400 mm and a thickness of 40-65 mm. The sound absorber elements have a length-specific flow resistance in the range of 5-20 kPa*s/m4. The invention further relates to a sound-insulated room having such a sound absorber arrangement.

Abstract: An improved gutter flashing is disclosed. The gutter flashing can be installed on a preexisting fascia board of a building, and is compatible with the installation gutter hangers, leaf protection devices, and pre-existing drip edges or gutter flashing. The gutter flashing can be installed without placing additional holes for screws, nails or other securing devices other than the attaching devices that attach the gutter to the fascia board. The gutter flashing comprises a lower spacer portion, a substantially vertical arm with a substantially u-shaped spacing portion to receive the lower angled leg of the preexisting drip edge. Diverter arm rests on top of the roof portion of the preexisting drip edge and extends into approximately the midline of the gutter to divert water away from the structure and into the gutter.

Abstract: A subfloor assembly that supports a flooring section on a substrate. The subfloor assembly includes a subfloor section and a resilient component. The subfloor section includes an offset groove in an underside of the subfloor section. The offset groove is defined by a side of the groove spaced apart from an opposing side of the groove and a ceiling spanning between the side and the opposing side and sloped relative to an upper surface of the substrate. The resilient component is positioned in the offset groove and between the ceiling and the upper surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A structure-lining apparatus for lining one or more surfaces of a structure formed from curable material cast in a form. The apparatus comprises a plurality of panels. The panels are connected at their respective edges in an edge-to-edge connection to provide a structure-lining surface. A plurality of anchoring components project from the panels into the liquid material during fabrication of the structure. The anchoring components each comprise one or more anchoring features which are encased in the material as the material solidifies to thereby bond the anchoring components to the structure. The plurality of anchoring components comprises one or more connector-type anchoring components for connecting to corresponding connector-type anchoring components on adjacent edges of a corresponding edge-adjacent panel to connect the edge-adjacent panels in an edge-adjacent relationship. The apparatus comprises one or more breakaway components on at least one of the plurality of panels.

Abstract: An elongate profile for terminating a veneer component includes a fastening leg configured to be installed against a base surface. An edge leg extends from the fastening leg and is configured to provide a covering edge for a veneer component installed against the fastening leg. The fastening leg includes at least one fastener opening formed therethrough, the fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough such that the fastener can couple the fastening leg to the base surface as it extends through the fastener opening and engages the base surface. A deformation region is formed in the fastening leg adjacent the fastener opening and is operable to deform as the fastener is driven into the base surface through the fastener opening such that at least a portion of material of the deformation zone extends into the base surface as the fastener is driven into the base surface.

Abstract: A roofing shingle includes an overlay sheet, an underlay sheet, and a reinforcement member. The overlay sheet includes a headlap portion and a tab portion, wherein the overlay sheet has an overlay sheet height. The underlay sheet is secured to a bottom surface of the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, wherein the underlay sheet has a height equal to approximately half of the overlay sheet height. The reinforcement material is secured to a top surface of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet, wherein the reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through, wherein the reinforcement material extends beyond the overlapping regions of the headlap portion and the underlay sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rebar coupler. The rebar coupler includes a housing having first and second openings for receiving first and second rebars, respectively, and a partition disposed at a center; a mounting member inserted in each end of the housing and receiving rebars therein; a plurality of coupling members slidably disposed on the mounting member and being brought into contact with an outer peripheral surface of the inserted rebars to prevent the rebars from moving out from the rebar coupler; a resilient member configured to apply a restoring force to the coupling members so that the coupling members slid by the rebar inserted in the mounting member are returned to an original position; and a cover fastened to both ends of the housing to prevent the mounting member and the coupling members from moving out from the housing due to a tensile force of the rebar.

Abstract: A dwelling for accommodating users, the dwelling including at least one dividing module provided with respect to a floor surface for separating the floor surface into at least two separate living spaces, the at least one dividing module being selectively adjustable in position with respect to the floor surface for providing the dwelling with selectively adjustable living spaces. The dwelling also includes a displacement assembly operatively connectable to the at least one dividing module for displacing said at least one dividing module about the floor surface.

Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames and at least one shelf that are secured to the support frames by connecting assemblies. Each connecting assembly comprises a well secured to a medial surface of each vertical tube of the support frame, and a hook that extends from each end of each shelf, with each hook having an opening extending therethrough. The connecting assembly also includes a connector that is seated inside each well, each connector having a top plate that has an elongated opening, the connector also having a body that is sized and configured to fit inside a well, the body defining two wings with a space between the wings, and wherein each wing has a bump positioned in the center of the inner surface of each wing that faces the space. Each hook is inserted through the elongated opening of a corresponding connector with the bump on each wing fitted inside the opening of the hook to retain the hook inside the body of the connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of securing multiple layers of roofing material onto a building with need for ballasting objects. A plurality of roofing panels are installed across a roof deck forming a first layer. Then a plurality of fasteners are installed in each roofing panel of the first layer of roofing panels. Each fastener comprises a base having opposing longitudinal surfaces and a fastening member secured to and extending away from each opposing longitudinal surface. An adhesive is then applied to a surface of either the first layer or a second layer of roofing panels. The plurality of fasteners then perforate the surface of each roofing panel of the second layer to secure the second layer to the first layer, thereby allowing the adhesive to cure, preventing wind from resetting the panels, and without external ballasts.

Abstract: A connector element for a flashing assembly for use in a roof window arrangement is disclosed. The exterior side of the connector element comprises a gutter with two longitudinal edges configured for engagement with an engagement section of a flashing member. A connecting section is configured for being connected to a bracket used for connecting a roof window to a load-bearing structure of the roof structure. The connector element is configured for being arranged with a first end at an outer side of a bottom frame member of a first roof window and a second end at a second roof window. At least one attachment element is provided on an end surface at the second end, said attachment element being adapted for engagement with a supporting element of a flashing assembly. A method for weather proofing a roof window arrangement is also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is a metal construction component, such as a metal framing component, which includes a metal stud, having a length, a width, and a height. The metal stud may comprise a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, a second side, a third side, a first edge, and a second edge. The metal stud may also comprise an indicia comprising a plurality of indicium evenly spaced according to a measurement convention along a theoretical measurement line. The theoretical measurement line may be substantially parallel to at least one of the first edge and the second edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a V-shaped tie reinforcement for reinforcing a hoop reinforcement installed around a main reinforcement, wherein the V-shaped tie reinforcement is installed in order to prevent deformation, such as buckling, of the main reinforcement installed on a long member of an RC structure or an SRC structure, such as a column or a compression beam while preventing brittle fracturing of concrete. The present invention comprises: a V-shaped reinforcement composed of a bent part having a shape surrounding a main reinforcement at the center thereof and an anchor part open at both sides; and a fixing means composed of an upper tie reinforcement fixing brace fixedly installed at the V-shaped reinforcement and connected to the main reinforcement, and a rotation preventing brace fixedly installed at the bent part of the V-shaped reinforcement and preventing the V-shaped reinforcement connected to the main reinforcement from rotating upward and downward and right and left.

Abstract: The assembled light steel structure energy-saving composite wall in the present invention comprises: a cement board and/or ceramic tile, a column, a support rod, a cross beam, a bottom plate, a diagonal brace and a diagonal draw steel bar. In the thickness direction of the composite wall, the horizontal side of each group of columns is outside the composite wall, a plurality of support rods and diagonal braces are installed between the four second vertical sides of the columns of the each opposite group of columns. In the width direction of the composite wall, a plurality of cross beams and diagonal draw steel bars are installed between the first vertical sides of the column of the adjacent groups of columns.

Abstract: A system, device and method of framing an opening, such as a window, in a clad façade 12 structure to align the window units 22 to be positioned adjustably so that the exterior sight lines align the windows without custom fabrication of the clad façade. This allows irregular variations in the original building structure to be eliminated by a perfectly aligned façade. A frame 20 has wide flanges 40 to allow the defined inner box frame area 34 to be positioned and then the frame can be shimmed to that position. Sections of frame 20 are joined by an angled member 54 with flat portion which are received in slots 56 in frame sections at their edges.

Abstract: A module for configuring a weighbridge has a rectangular frame with a pair of parallel side edges and a pair of parallel end edges, which are shorter than the side edges, and a pair of rails, parallel to the side edges and affixed to the end edges. The rails and end edges define an interior of the rectangular frame, arranged to have concrete poured therein. There are also means for increasing the ability of the poured concrete to handle tensile forces, located in the interior. A first of these is a plurality of rebar chair strips for locating and retaining rebars. Each of these has an elongate metal bar with a lower edge and an upper edge, along which a plurality of rebar support sites are provided in spaced-apart relationship.

Abstract: Described herein is an exterior wall member capable of reducing cooling and heating energy consumption by reducing influent and effluent heat amounts between indoor and outdoor environments in such a situation that the indoor temperature is kept constant by use of cooling and heating equipment independently of the outdoor air temperature changes, and to provide a construction including the exterior wall member. The disclosed exterior wall member includes an outdoor-side heat insulating layer (A); an indoor-side heat insulating layer (B); and a heat storage layer between the outdoor-side heat insulating layer (A) and the indoor-side heat insulating layer (B).

Abstract: A V-shaped tie hoop assembly enhances field construction performance by integrally forming a plurality of V-shaped tie hoops after constituting the plurality of V-shaped tie hoops in a bundle form, maintains intervals, and enhances reinforcement performance. The V-shaped tie hoop assembly can includes: a plurality of V-shaped tie hoops, each of which has a bending part at the center thereof and anchor parts extending to opposite sides of the bending part, and disposed at different heights at an interval; and a vertical support bar connecting all of the V-shaped tie hoops to integrally couple the V-shaped tie hoops.

Abstract: A continuous length of material comprising a central straight portion. An arcuate bend is formed at the first end by a downward bend relative to the central straight portion. An eye extends from the arcuate bend with a first end extending from the arcuate bend and a second end formed from an upward bend in the continuous length of material to elevate the second end of the eye above the central straight portion. A locking leg extends from the second end of the eye downward forming a locking hook.

Abstract: A main body of a wire leading tool including a lid body that covers the main body in a detachable manner is configured to include a flat plate-shaped base portion, a base hole portion that is penetratingly provided in the base portion, a standing wall portion that stands from the base portion in a U shape and surrounds the base hole portion by a curved portion of the U shape, and a connector supporting portion that stands from the base portion at a position closer to the base hole portion relative to an open end of the U shape of the standing wall portion, is continuous to the standing wall portion on both sides, and has an insertion hole which is penetratingly provided for inserting a pipe connecter.